1948 Collection (page 8)

Hope Street and Queensferry Street Edinburgh July 1948

Women riding at Butlins Holiday Camp Unknown date Circa 1948

Contestants in the 1948 Margate Mermaid competition 1948

Men and women play a game of cricket on the sand beach. Holidays in Britain Sport Batting Onlookers Smiling Water July 1948

A crowd at Butlins Holiday camp Y2K Circa 1948

My Love with Rae Johnstone jockey wins Derby at Epsom - June 1948

My Love with Rae Johnstone jockey wins Derby at Epsom - 1948

My Love after winning The Derby at Epsom - June 1948

Cycling at Herne Hill, London Olympics 1948, 4th August 1948

A mother and her family seen here living in one room of a Liverpool Terrace slum, Sunday Pictorial Published Picture 28th November 1948. Feature... How can you bring up children in homes like these?

Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409 West Indians seeking jobs © Mirrorpix 2002

York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin, on the tarmac in front of one of the hangers at Gatow airfield in the British zone. Sacks of main can be seen in the foreground

Reading a bedtime stoyry is just the thing the house mothers do to make everything as homely as possible for thr 480 children at the L.C.C. residential school at Ashford Middlesex

London 1948 Olympic Games 1948 Henry Rottenburg demonstrates the use of special starting blocks which he has designed for the 1948 London Olympics. Watched by Mr Donald Pain and Mr C Noakes

Bridget Burton with a new pneumatic beach armchair which is inflated by a pair of bellows. Bridget takes the chair and runs down to the seashore at Bognor Regis. May 1948 relaxedimages

A family sitting on the rocks and playing in the water at Babbacombe Bay in Devon as a waiter swims out from the bar to bring over drinks for them, September 1948

Freddie Hills and Gus Leslevich - Jul 1948 in action

Freddie Hills and Gus Leslevich - Jul 1948 in action

Billy Wright Wolves and England Footballer Circa 1948

Queen Elizabeth 1948 leaving Southampton after being held up for two weeks by strikes and fog

The Queen Elizabeth 1948 The Queen Eliabeth leaves Southampton after a two week delay in 1948 Other

The Queen Elizabeth 1948 LThe huge bulk of the Queen Elizabeth prepares to leave Southampton. 1948. Other

Children Babies D. M. Competition. Carol Gray. September 1948 P023187
Children Babies D.M. Competition. Carol Gray. September 1948 P023187

Seed "merry go round"at a Hertfordshire seed depot
Seed " merry go round" at a Hertfordshire seed depot. This is the time for plotholders and gardeners to get their seed selection, and 300 girls at this St

A carpenter makes final repairs to a door being fitted to a cabin on the Karanja, one of two vessels being built for New Zealand by Stephens and son of Glasgow in 1948

Mrs. Firbank alone and only with the help of a shepherd, owns a mountain with an area of approximately 3000 acres. In summer months she has 3

Daddy Bossert sitting in his room amongst his collection of bric-a-brac. March 1948 P010004

Quite a large number of girls in the ATS are now going through the ATS OCTU at Windsor at the Imperial service college. The chief commander of the unit is Lady Bowyer Smith

The Minister of Health Mr Aneurin Bevan tours the 400-bed Park Hospital at Davyhulme in Lancashire, on the first day of the N.H.S regime

Its the 1830 equivalent of the Blue Train, a travelling and sleeping coach used by the then Duke of Beaufort for making the Grand Tour of the Continent

Olympic cyclist and World Sprint Champion Reg Harris (right) trains on the road with left to right Bill Brown, Norman Dove and George Lewis Racing bike Bicycles Circa 1948

Olympic flag July 1948 Ceremony at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst performed by Manny Shinwell Minister of War

Olympic Games 1948 Crowds outside Wembley Stadium

Athletics during the London Olympics Games 1948 At Wembley London

Olympic Games 1948 held at Wembley Stadium Dbase MSI Brochure

Tebbs Lloyd Johnson who was awarded third place in the 50km road walk race at the 1948 London olympic Games in 1948

1948 London Olympics A British competitor in crosses the finish line during the 1948 London Olympics

Mona Baptise Blues Singer June 1948 Empire Windrush arrives in Britain with 409 West Indians seeking jobs everettselected

Liner SS Karanja being constructed by Alexander Stephen and Son Ltd, Glasgow, for use in New Zealand, January 1948

Picture shows crowds examining a 1910 Arrol Johnston 13. 9 h. p. car
Picture shows crowds examining a 1910 Arrol Johnston 13.9 h.p. car. Sold for £ 204 (cost £ 350) to Mr. Arnold G. Wilson, motor and aero agent, of Leeds. June 1948 P005864

Liverpool Terrace Slum A mother and her family seen here living in one room of a Liverpool Terrace. Image appeared in Sunday Pictorial feature How can you bring up children in houses like these

Cyril Annisworth, a 16 years old screen worker bites his lip as sister Ada swabs out his eye which had been covered with coal dust

Fanny Blankers Koen wins from Maureen Gardner Aug 1948 at Wembley in the 80 metres in the London Olympic Games 1948

On this day 29th July 1948 saw the official opening of the14th Olympic Games by King George VI at Wembley Stadium. ops Olympic Games 1948 held at Wembley Stadium British Female Olympic Swimming squad

Olympic Games 1948 80 Metres Hurdles Final at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny Blankers Koen from Holland with Maureen Gardner of Great Britain 2nd

Religion Jew August 1948 In accordance with Jewish religious practice these two pupils at Whitechapels Talmud Toreh School keep their caps

A horse being re-shoed by a blacksmith at his forge January 1948. O22134-001

Princess Margaret arriving at Queen Julianas (right) Investiture with Group Captain Peter Townsend September 1948

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In 1948, the Empire Windrush carried Jamaicans on a historic journey to Britain, marking a significant moment in post-war migration. Meanwhile, an unknown creator introduced the world to the innovative Ferguson TEA 20 tractor, revolutionizing farming practices. Renowned artist Diego Rivera continued to captivate audiences with his mesmerizing artwork that depicted social and political themes. Salvador Dali's surreal photographs showcased his unique perspective, capturing objects like cats and water in motion. London's police officers maintained order and safety in the bustling city streets. In Melbourne, cricket legend Don Bradman stepped onto the field for his final bat, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy. The Olympics witnessed athletes pushing their limits in the thrilling 10, 000-meter race. At Filton shipyard, construction began on the majestic Bristol Brabazon aircraft - a symbol of technological progress and ambition. Billie Holiday enchanted listeners with her soulful voice as she graced stages across America during this era. Asylum Lodge stood tall in Devizes, Wiltshire - a place where individuals sought solace and care during challenging times. Amidst these diverse events unfolding worldwide was Mahatma Gandhi peacefully spinning at his wheel - embodying resilience and advocating for nonviolent resistance against oppression. The iconic Wembley Stadium became synonymous with sporting excellence as it hosted numerous memorable matches throughout the vibrant 1950s.